March 17, 2011 High-altitude chamber replaced by new mask for Iraqi air force A team of aerospace physiologists from several Air Force installations are here to help the Iraqi air force install and train with its newest piece of training equipment. The team held a demonstration March 14 to showcase how the device will assist in training, as well as save time and money in the
March 17, 2011 Eagle Vision imagery supporting Japan recovery efforts The Electronic Systems Center-managed Eagle Vision imagery collection team here rushed into action within hours of the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Northeast Japan March 11.Shortly after 7 a.m. Eastern Time on March 11, the Eagle Vision team began working to order
March 17, 2011 Air Force officials focus on sexual assault prevention Air Force Secretary Michael Donley directed a comprehensive review of the service's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program as a result of information provided by a survey of active-duty members, officials said March 16.This survey was specifically designed to establish baseline data for
March 17, 2011 Air Force Week in Photos This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.
March 17, 2011 DOS officials authorize voluntary departure of dependents from Japan Department of State officials authorized the voluntary departure, including relocation to safe areas within Japan, for family members and dependents of U.S. government officials who wish to leave Northeast Japan.U.S. government officials are also working to facilitate the departure of private
March 17, 2011 Yokota AB officials extend help to firefighters in Fukushima A team of five Airmen and two Japanese nationals delivered a fire truck March 15 to firefighters in Fukushima, Japan. After more than seven hours of traveling, the team delivered a P-22 fire truck to six Japanese firefighters who were standing by. After delivering the fire truck, Nobuhito Takeda, a
March 17, 2011 Air Force officials announce enlisted supplemental promotions More than 125 Airmen have been selected for promotion to the next higher rank as part of the March enlisted supplemental promotion process, officials announced. The enlisted supplemental promotion release announces those Airmen selected for promotion who tested outside of their required cycle due to
March 16, 2011 Special-ops Airmen open strategic runways for relief operations Airmen and aircraft from the 353rd Special Operations Group assisted Japanese officials in opening two key runways to support relief operations in northern Japan March 16.Facilities and airfields at Matsushima Air Base and Sendai Airport were damaged by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resulting
March 16, 2011 Airman turned senior executive discusses personal, professional journey in Air Force The journey from Air Force enlistee to senior executive service member and 2011 Black Engineer of the Year Award winner had its challenges, said Dr. Jarris L. Taylor Jr., but he said there is still much work to be done for the nation and the service.Inspired by his uncle on March 20, 1985, the